Assistant Director Internships & Experiential Learning - Pioneer Center for Student Excellence

TWU•Denton, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Director, Internships & Experiential Learning provides leadership and coordination in developing, implementing and evaluating student internships and the experiential learning program for TWU. The Assistant Director serves as the point of contact for department internship supervisors or coordinators, maintains a clearinghouse of internship and experiential learning opportunities, evaluations, and assessment data in support of internships and experiential learning. The Assistant Director plans and conducts workshops and promotes internships & experiential learning institution-wide. The Assistant Director will provide purposeful education to undergraduate and graduate students through real-world experiences such as service learning, internships, practica, or civic engagement outside of the classroom. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in developing relationships with businesses and civic entities that can provide potential internship and experiential learning opportunities for students. Work is performed under minimal supervision, and performance is based on completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with University Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Years of experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.
Three years’ experience in higher education and previous experience related to project coordination and management.
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.
All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.
Knowledge of internship, experiential learning pedagogy and student success initiatives.
Knowledge of academic programming related to internships and experiential education.
Ability to develop and maintain databases, reports, and processes.
Ability to integrate resources and information to assist in developing procedures and to solve problems.
Ability to present information effectively to internal and external audiences.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to communicate effectively by phone, in person, and in writing.
Ability to produce accurate reports under time pressure, when needed.
Ability to multi-task, develop and present workshops or training, and ability to advise and guide students specific to experiential learning and internship opportunities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to coordinate work with other employees, providing direct instruction or supervision as assigned.
Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email.

Responsibilities

Coordinates student internship and experiential learning programs.
Develops and maintains a clearinghouse or database of internships for students institution-wide.
Coordinates and maintains evaluations and assessment data for internships and experiential learning.
Develops and produces statistical and analytical reports.
Administers and promotes process and activities in support of internships and experiential learning.
Creates, plans, and facilities workshops and presentations promoting internships and experiential learning.
Oversees Experiential Student Scholar recognition awards program.
Manages the internship and experiential learning websites.
Assists in developing civic and business relationships that increase opportunities for internships and experiential learning for students.
Represents the Pioneer Center for Student Excellence on internal and external committees, task forces, and councils.
Evaluates current programs and develops new programs when appropriate.
Participates in all aspects of the Pioneer Center for Student Excellence.
Oversees Experiential Learning and related projects and awards recognition.
Manages Experiential Learning data, assessment, documentation, and reporting.
Manages and maintains the Experiential Learning Program website.
Represents the Pioneer Center for Student Excellence on internal and external committees, task forces, and councils.
Evaluates current programs and develops new programs when appropriate.
Coordinates and participates in all aspects of the Pioneer Center.
Performs other duties as requested.